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We wanted to share some good news and offer a huge THANK YOU for donating to Amelia’s medical fund.

In the spring, Amelia was diagnosed with Feline Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine (hormone) disorder that affects cats. It creates a wide range of symptoms resulting from the overproduction of thyroid hormone made by the thyroid gland. A common disease for senior kitties (Amelia is a whopping 15 years old!) it can be maintained by a special diet and medication. When Amelia was diagnosed she began a special prescription diet and needed several blood tests to determine if her treatment was working. That was when we asked for your help.

You gave generously and raised enough money to cover food for the past four months as well as for one appointment and blood test. We are so touched by your love and concern for our little Amelia. She brightens our days and we know what a cuddle of comfort she is to everyone who walks in the door.

Amelia just had a follow up appointment and she had great results! The blood test deemed that the prescription food was doing its job and her system has stabilized. This is a life-long disease, so we will maintain her health through regular blood tests and through her special diet.

Thank you again for your beautiful generosity. We always tell people we have the best customers and friends, and once again – it’s pretty obvious that we do. Come give Amelia a snuggle and a “job well done.”

AMELIA CAT DAY 2017

SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH 11AM – 8PM

Independent Bookstore Day at The Spiral Bookcase

Our darling Amelia Cat has been with us for almost five years now and we don’t need an excuse to celebrate her warm and fuzzy existence. So, we are happy to announce our Second Annual Celebration of all things Amelia – AMELIA CAT DAY 2017, coinciding with PA’s official Independent Bookstore Day!

So much joy in just one day! Stop by to help us shower Amelia with all the adoration she deserves. Check out the details and schedule below!

1pm – 3pm : Local children’s book author and illustration Brian Biggs will be in-shop to sign copies of his latest book, Noisy Night, & sing the praises of Amelia. Also, be sure to pick up a special Amelia coloring sheets to color in-shop or take home.

11am – 8pm : Show some love! Take your photo with Amelia(perhaps using our cute photo booth props?) and tag us @spiralbookcase #ameliacatday2017 on Instagram & Facebook to show everyone that you know how to party with the best bookstore cat ever!

*Raffle : Amelia Gift Bag Buy a ticket to win two catastic books – Star Trek Cats & I Could Pee on This, Too, a Bookstore Cats Button Set, and a pair of tickets to A Quiet Passion, a biographical film about the life and work of iconic American poet Emily Dickinson, and a $25 Spiral Bookcase gift card. >>>Ticket Sales go towards Amelia’s Medical Fund – donations help to manage her feline hyperthyroidism treatments. >>1 free ticket per purchase, additional tickets $1 each or $5 for 10.

It is official, The Spiral Bookcase, has a store cat. Amelia. She won us over and she’s here to stay.

Little Amelia was found on Cotton St. near our shop several weeks ago. A group of lovely ladies were going to dinner and found her mewling nearby on a dark and stormy night. They inquired here if I might be interested in harboring her at the shop. If you know me, you can probably guess, it didn’t take much convincing. We noticed that she had an imprint of a collar around her neck, and her absolutely sweet disposition made it apparent she was not an alley cat. We believe she may have been dumped off, and after inquiring about lost cats who might fit her description, it appeared that this was truly the case. She may not have been lost per se, but she has certainly has been found. Cat kismet.

It didn’t take me long to name her. Amelia. Part Amelia Pond, part Amelia Bedelia. She is adorable, affectionate, and mouthy, and we can’t let her go. So, next time your in the shop, if you spy a calico fluff ball, say hello and give her a little pet. (She’s partial to head butts too.)